Sep 01 2026
September has a way of feeling like a second New Year. The long, loose days of summer begin to give way to earlier evenings, cooler mornings, familiar routines, and the unmistakable sense that another season is beginning. Even if it is still warm where you live, September carries the energy of transition. School begins again, …
Aug 31 2026
Calibrachoa Care Guide: Sun, Watering, Fertilizer, Pruning & More Few annual flowers make a container look abundant quite as quickly as calibrachoa. Covered in dozens—sometimes hundreds—of petite trumpet-shaped flowers, these cheerful trailing plants spill beautifully over hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots, and the edges of mixed containers from late spring well into fall. Often …
Jul 01 2026
A great pair of sunglasses can completely change the way summer feels. They make bright afternoons more comfortable, reduce distracting glare on the road or water, and can pull an entire outfit together with almost no effort. Oversized black frames can make a simple sundress feel polished. Warm tortoiseshell looks effortless with linen and denim. …
Jul 01 2026
July arrives at the heart of summer, bringing long days, warm evenings, and a natural opportunity to consider how the year is unfolding. January may be the traditional month for resolutions, but July offers something January cannot: six months of real experience. By now, you know which goals still matter, which routines have worked, and …
Jun 14 2026
When summer temperatures climb, turning on the oven can be about the last thing you want to do. That’s when the slow cooker earns a permanent spot on the kitchen counter. Summer slow cooker recipes let you prepare chicken, tacos, vegetables, barbecue, and even dessert with relatively little hands-on cooking. Add plenty of seasonal produce …
May 23 2026
When summer produce is at its best, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Juicy watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet corn, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, and garden-fresh tomatoes can do most of the work for you. These five easy summer salad recipes are colorful, refreshing, and substantial enough to bring to a barbecue, serve alongside dinner, or …
Aug 28 2025
**Before embarking on any new exercise adventures, it is recommended you consult a medical professional, in order to avoid hurting yourself or otherwise putting your physical wellbeing in harm’s way. Yoga is great for everyone, but, just like skateboarding or luge racing, it works best when practiced safely.** In the middle of the year, when …
Aug 10 2025
Cool cucumber, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, dill, mint, chives, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil come together in this easy no-cook summer soup. It is bright, refreshing, and creamy without feeling heavy, making it especially appealing when the weather is too warm for a simmering pot on the stove. This chilled cucumber soup works equally …
Aug 09 2025
There is something almost magical about preserving a flower at the height of its beauty. A bloom that might normally last only a few days can become part of a piece of art that keeps the memory of a garden, bouquet, season, or special occasion alive for years. Pressed flower art is also wonderfully approachable. …
Aug 06 2025
Here come real stars to fill the upper skies,And here on earth come emulating flies,That though they never equal stars in size,(And they were never really stars at heart)Achieve at times a very star-like start.Only, of course, they can’t sustain the part. -Robert Frost, Fireflies in the Garden When the heat of the summer puts …
